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SOCIAL SERVICES - Director Bekkie Emery
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Requested Action(s)
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a) AGREEMENT - Request approval and authorization for the Director to sign the Amendment with Children First Foster Family Agency (Misc. Agree. #2023-301) for the provision of the Transitional Housing Program for Emancipated Foster/Probation Youth (THP-Plus) to amend the compensation from $577,152 to $411,822, amend the Scope of Work, and amend the term from 7/1/23 to 6/30/25, to 7/1/23 to 2/28/25
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Financial Impact:
The cost of this agreement will be included in the 2024/25 budget in 5022-55406. The cost is $288,576 per fiscal year, funded 100% with County Local Revenue 2011 Realignment. The first FY of the agreement, FY 23/24, has already been paid at the full amount. If approved, FY 2024/25 will be a reduced amount, and funded with a combination of Realignment revenue and Transitional Age Youth funding from the California Department of Housing and Community Development. This action is needed as a budget reduction, to reduce costs on Realignment revenue.
Background Information:
THP-Plus is an optional transitional housing placement subsidy for youth (ages 18-24) who have aged-out of foster care (or probation youth who were in out-of-home placement in the juvenile justice system). THP-Plus provides assistance with housing and life skills training to prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficient adulthood. This contract has been in place for many years. The cost has been $288,576 per fiscal year, funded 100% with County Local Revenue 2011 Realignment. 2011 Realignment is also required to fund Adoption and Foster Care assistance, as well as the administration of protective services programs including Child Protective Services, Adult Protective Services, Adoptions, and Foster Care. As mentioned above, this amendment is needed as a budget reduction, as costs on Realignment revenue are exceeding the revenue available. If approved, Realignment revenue of $165,330 in FY 24/25 and $288,576 each FY ongoing would be made available for these mandated protective services programs. Prior to FY 2011/12 a State allocation was received for this program. Funding was realigned with AB 118 (Chapter 40, Statutes of 2011). California Government Code section 30026.5(f) provides that the County’s decision to eliminate or significantly reduce the level of funding may be made in open session, as an action item.